This is a little bit shorter than the last one, but still long. I hope you like it!

"Put me down!" Bobby screamed at the monster.

An Empousi. Kelly.

Percy found Riptide in his pocket as I grabbed Matthew, who was in complete shock. I yanked out my cap of invisibility and put it on his head.

"Go to that tree," I whispered into his ear as the cap went on.

I yanked out my knife.

"Kelly, the evil cheerleader. How nice of you to come see me, again. You just can't resist, can you?" Percy asked.

"Actually, I came for this human. He seems pretty tasty!" She screeched.

"Put down my brother!" I growled at the monster.

"Annabeth, help me!" Bobby shouted at us.

Kelly smelled him, which I found strange, "He smells pretty good. How about this, Jackson for your Bobby."

"No, you won't have either of them!" I shouted.

Percy took this chance to slice Kelly's head off. Luckily, she was distracted in her offer. I ran over to Bobby, who lay on the ground. He was in shock of what happened. Tears were streaming down his bright red cheeks. Then, I remembered Matthew.

"Matthew?" I called out.

He came into view, only a few feet away from me, "Matthew, I told you to go to the tree!" I shouted at him as I hugged them both.

Percy ran his fingers through his hair, "I think we should get back to the house."

He picked up Bobby, while I carried Matthew. We almost ran home. We couldn't risk another attack like that. Percy opened the door for us. The boys were still in shock. I wasn't sure what they saw, but I could tell that it wasn't good. I tried to comfort them while Percy put in a movie. It was Finding Nemo. Percy didn't know this, but that was their all-time favorite movie.

I sat in Percy's lap as the boys sat on the floor, engaged in the movie. I was hoping that they kind of forgot about the whole incident. Percy rubbed circles on my back as I rested into his arms. He was extremely comforting. Soon enough, I was ready to fall asleep.

My eyes were closed, and I was nearly asleep. The movie was over, but I didn't want to move. Percy wasn't trying to make me, either. He just stroked my hair as I tried to drift off.

"Percy?" Matthew asked. Apparently, they thought I was asleep.

"Yeah, buddy?" Percy replied.

"What happened back there?" Bobby asked for Matthew.

Percy shushed them, and I giggled. It wasn't noticeable to my brothers, but Percy could definitely tell I was awake.

"Well, there was a monster. She kind of took you, Bobby. I'm not sure why she didn't kill you. Her nature is to immediately kill and drain men. I mean, she hates me, so I'm surprised that she didn't immediately kill me. I'm sorry that happened to you." Percy sighed.

"Percy, do you love my sister?" Matthew asked him.

I was shocked. I did not see that question coming, and I'm a daughter of Athena. The question caused me to stir. Percy laughed. He could tell that the others didn't realize that I was awake.

"More than anything," Percy told them. "Why do you ask?"

"Dad's told us about Athena and how Annabeth was born-" Bobby explained.

Percy cut them off, "Wait! He explained to you how she was born?"

I almost snickered. Of course, he didn't explain how normal kids were born. They were nine. They didn't need to know about that, yet.

"I mean, he explained that she was born from Athena's head. It sounds creepy! Anyways, we were just wondering if you two are-like-going to have a kid like that?" Matthew muttered.

Percy laughed, "No, that's only an Athena thing. And I'm not planning on having a kid with anyone anytime soon."

"Why?" Bobby asked, "Don't you love her? You just said that you did."

"Just because I love her doesn't mean that I want to have a kid now. I mean, I'm only sixteen, as of a few days ago. Plus, we wouldn't be able to finish college."

"SO, your not going to have a kid with her?" Bobby asked, making sure he understood.

Percy chuckled and kissed my head, "No, I think I'll hold off on that."

I snuggled more into Percy's chest, signaling him that I was grateful. It was also saying that I love him.

"Why don't you to go get ready for bed?" Percy suggested.

They listened and ran off to their rooms. I could hear their bickering from where I was. Those boys really are loud! I opened my eyes and looked up at Percy.

"Well, that was…interesting?" I sighed.

"I'm just glad that they didn't ask me where children come from. That would have been awkward."

I laughed, "I'm glad, too. Did you mean what you said earlier? About you loving me more than anything?"

He kissed my temple, "Of course I do!"

I snuggled my head back into his neck. My right hand grabbed the back of his neck as my left rested on his chest. He wrapped his arms around me. "I love you, too, seaweed brain."

"So, why didn't you talk to your brothers?"

"I didn't want to. Besides, they wanted to talk to you, obviously, not me."

"They had no idea you were awake," Percy laughed.

I giggled, "How did you know?"

"I know you. That's why I love you."

Matthew and Bobby sauntered in the room. They noticed that I was awake.

"Annie! You're up!" Bobby exclaimed as he hugged me.

"Yea, this goon woke me up!" I told them.

"Don't pretend that you just woke up! I'm pretty sure that you aren't supposed to lie to your siblings!" Percy whispered in my ear.

I laughed, "Are you sure about that? I mean, I am the one with the brothers-not you."

"I think Percy's right!" Matthew determined. Apparently, Percy did not whisper very well.

"Oh, you do, do ya?" I asked them.

"He's right. You aren't supposed to lie! Lying is wrong!" Bobby shouted a little too loudly, I might add.

"You don't need to listen to Percy. He's a seaweed brain. But don't lie! I mean, it's okay when it's to your boyfriend. I mean, no it's not! You know what? Just don't listen to me. I'm rambling!" I went on, without a breath.

Percy kissed my forehead, "So you should listen to me, right?"

"I never said that!" I called out.

"I'm so confused!" Bobby sighed.

"So am I. What were we even talking about?" Matthew asked.

Percy and I laughed.

"Why don't you go to bed?" I suggested.

They both said okay and started to walk away. Bobby came over to Percy and whispered something in his ear. I couldn't hear it, but apparently it was funny. Percy was laughing. Okay, it was more like chuckling.

"What did he say to you?" I asked in his ear.

"Oh, nothing." He joked.

I hit his arm, "Tell me! I wanna know what he said to you! You know, it's not nice to keep stuff from your girlfriend!"

"I don't think it'd be nice to tell you."

"What do you mean 'It wouldn't be nice'? I mean, shouldn't you always be truthful? And it's coming from a nine year old. It's not like it's coming from Clarisse or Nico or Thalia. They would kill you!"

"Well, let's just say that you wouldn't appreciate it," He laughed.

"I wanna know!" I complained like a five year old. I looked into his sea-green eyes. My eyes turned into my famous puppy dog face. Percy always fell for it.

"No, don't give me those eyes!" He turned his face away, "I won't look at you!"

"Oh, come on, please? I won't stop this face until you tell me!"

"I'm not going to look at your eyes."

"Percy," I leaned into his ear and started to whisper, "are you sure you don't wanna tell me? I mean, I could help you out."

"What do you mean, help me out?"

"Well, I could kiss you and stuff. You know, the stuff that you like."

"That sounds really good. I like that idea. Do I get that kiss now?"

I yanked my head back, "Not until you tell me what Bobby told you! I wanna hear it!"

Percy just laughed, "Okay, he told me that I'm not allowed to have kids with you."

I busted out laughing, "Bobby said that to you?" He nodded. "Why would he say that? He's nine!"

"I have no idea! Do I get that kiss now?"

He was centimeters away from my lips. I wanted to kiss him, I did, but I wanted to tease him. I backed away and started to run to my room.

"Nope! Goodnight, seaweed brain!" I shouted as I tried to shut the door.

He came faster than I expected. With him being all strong and stuff, he pushed the door open immediately. I fell onto the bed and got under the covers. My whole body was covered. I threw my pillow at him right when he came in. I trapped the blankets under my body, so he would have to lift me up to get me out. This was going to be entertaining.

"Annabeth, are you going to come out of there, or do I have to come and get you?" Percy asked.

I laughed, "You'll have to get me. I'm not coming out!"

"Well, then, I think that I'm going to have to tickle you."

I peaked my head out, "You wouldn't dare!"

"Oh, yes, I would!"

I cowered under the blankets while Percy ran over to me. He attacked me with his fingers. I was being tickled all over. I couldn't help but laugh as I tried to fight him off. He eventually got me out from under the covers, but I couldn't stop laughing. I ended up falling on the ground, somehow. It wasn't fun because I banged my head on the side of the bed. Percy kept on tickling me, though. I begged him to stop.

"Do I get that kiss?" He whispered as he momentarily halted.

"You can have as many kisses as you want! Just, please, stop tickling me!"

I laughed as he helped me onto the bed, "Now, where is that kiss?"

I leaned into him, "Right here."

We started to kiss, but I didn't let it go too far. I pulled away before anything happened. He pouted a little, but I just laughed. His eyes widened when he saw me smile.

"Good night, seaweed brain!" I shouted as I turned around and laid my head on the pillow, not retrieved from the floor.

"You do realize that you aren't wearing pjs."

"I know. Now, turn off the light. I'm tired!" I commanded.

He kissed my cheek and turned off the light. As he sauntered back to me, I turned to face him. He lay next to me. My head buried in his chest. He lightly kissed my head and we nodded off to sleep.

I don't know about seaweed brain, but I had a great dream! I mean, it was of course about camp. What else would it be about? I was alone in Percy's cabin. He wasn't even there. I walked outside, and all eyes turned towards me. Suddenly, they screamed "Happy Birthday, Annabeth!" I was in shock. Percy waltzed over to me and pecked my lips. We had the best birthday ever! I was told that Percy set up everything, which surprised me even more. We skipped the party and just hung out at the beach. We walked along the beach and played around in the water. I splashed him, but being who he is, he made a tidal wave almost drown me. I pretended to suffocate, so Percy would give me mouth to mouth. Being him, he just forced the water out of my system, which there wasn't any. He realized that I was faking and we just sat there. I don't even know how long it lasted. Over all, it was a really good dream. I mean, I felt like I was drowning a lot of the time, but it was good.

"Percy, are you awake?" I whispered in his ear. "Percy?"

He didn't respond. I sighed and leaned back onto his chest. I laid there for a while. I thought about the previous day. My brothers were so close to being killed. It was so terrifying! What would my parents say? Oh, gods. My parents! They were coming home today. What would they say when they learned about what happened? Surely, they would be pissed at me. They have reason to be. I don't want to fight with them.

I got distracted when I felt something crawl up my leg. At first, I thought it was Percy being sweet or something. I looked down and saw a huge spider.

"AH!" I screamed.

I nearly pushed Percy off the bed. He woke up and looked into my eyes. I saw worry in his.

"What is it?" He muttered, rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

"Sp-spi-ider!" I screamed.

Suddenly, he realized what was going on. His eyes widened as he noticed the spider crawling up my legs. I screamed some more. He got up and pulled the spider off my leg. He brought it into the bathroom. He was in there for a few minutes before he came out looking satisfied.

He sat next to me and wrapped his arms around me. I cried into his chest. Why was I crying? Oh, yeah, because there was a spider and my parents were going to yell at me. I was terrified. I really didn't want to cry, so I sucked it up. Percy tried to shush me and calm me down.

"Are you okay?"

I nodded in response.

He smiled, "Wise girl, I have seen you with spiders plenty of times. You don't cry like this when you see them. What's going on?"

"My parents are going to blame me for what happened to Bobby and Matthew. I can't stand it when they do that!"

"Annabeth, you can blame me. Just tell them that it happened because of me. I'm sure they'll understand."

Percy, I don't want them to blame you. They'll hate you! I can't let that happen!"

He smiled, "I don't care if they blame me. I just want to make you feel better. If they hate me for it, so be it. I don't care. I hate to see you like this!"

I tried to say something, but he stopped me by putting a finger on my lips, "I don't care. Annabeth, just tell them that it's my fault. I want to do it. Besides, I'm the hero of Olympus. They can't do anything bad to me. I've survived Kronos and am invincible. I think I can handle your parents!"

I laughed, "Are you sure?"

"If it makes you stop crying, they yes. I am sure. No, I'm more than sure. I'm positive!" He kissed my forehead.

"Thank you."

"When are your parents getting home?"

"I think-" I tried.

I heard a yell from downstairs, "Annabeth, Matthew, Bobby, and, uh, Percy? We are home!" I recognized the voice as Helen's.

"Does that answer your question?" I laughed.

He chuckled and grabbed my hands. "You wanna go eat?"

"Is food always on your mind?" I joked.

"Nope, but you are."

I blushed, "Come on, seaweed brain! I'm hungry."

I pretty much dragged him out of the room. Once we were out of my room, Percy lifted me onto his back. I tried to protest, but I knew Percy wouldn't let me go no matter how hard I would try. He laughed as I was carried down the stairs. I saw my dad and Helen talking to Bobby and Matthew. They did not look happy.

"Dad?" I asked as Percy finally let me go.

I sat on Percy's lap on the couch. Well, I wasn't directly on his lap. My feet were across his lap. His hands covered mine. I knew that my parents heard about what happened with the empousi. I cringed as I expected the talk. I knew what was coming. Percy nodded as if telling me that it was okay to blame him. I smiled.

"Are you all okay?" my dad asked.

"Yeah, we're fine." I replied, cautiously.

"How could you do something that risky?" Helen asked, "You could have gotten hurt! Your brothers could have gotten hurt!"

Percy interrupted before I could reply, "All due respect, Mrs. Chase, but it was my fault."

"That's very kind, Percy, but" Helen replied.

"You don't get it. I'm a child of the big three. I'm the son of Poseidon. Monsters attack me all of the time. It was my fault. I put all of you at risk by coming here." Percy told my family.

"It wasn't either of their faults!" Bobby shouted as he walked back in the room.

"Yeah, it was Kelly's fault! She was trying to kill Percy and took Bobby. Annabeth protected us!" Matthew added.

"Who is Kelly?" My dad asked.

I laughed, "She's an empousi. She has this thing against Percy. It's actually kind of funny."

"As I said earlier, it's all my fault." Percy confirmed.

"We'll just go." I sighed.

"Are you sure? You don't have to leave just yet," My dad said.

I was in shock. Why didn't he want us to leave, "Wait-you don't want us to leave?" I asked.

"No, you guys can stay. We were just worried about you guys. I mean, it's kind of scary." Helen told us.

"Well, we'll have to go soon. We need to get back to camp. Our free week is just about over." I sighed.

"Okay, are you sure?" My dad asked.

"Yeah, I'm sure." I replied, "I just need to grab some stuff for school in New York."

"Oh, I forgot about you going to that boarding school near me." Percy murmured.

My dad laughed, "Actually, we talked to Sally the other day. She said that it is okay to live with them and go to Goode."

"Really?" Percy nearly shouted.

"Yeah, why don't you two go pack up and get ready to go to New York? I'll book your train trip." My dad commanded.

We practically ran to my room.